As travel costs continue to increase in several segments, the concept of all inclusive hotel is demonstrating to be an especially attractive option, according to some experts.

Cost concerns, in fact, promote a considerable percentage of travelers to choose all inclusive hotels, according to a recent study in the “Need To Know” research series by Travelage West. The study found that 77% of travel advisors report that “the majority” or “some” of their clients have opted for an entirely included vacation to better manage costs.

Similarly, 82% of agents respondents said the budget is one of the first issues discussed during the reserve process.

Hotel costs also affect where people on vacation, according to the US consumer travel report.

These recent findings seem to give hoteliers with all inclusive a competitive advantage, especially as they continue to diversify and update their offers to attract a broader variety of travelers.

Meanwhile, travel advisors praise the points of sale of the all -inclusive concept, while emphasizing the need for continuous education between the itinerant public.

The cost advantage of all -inclusive resorts

The general premise of the concept with all inclusive (paying a price for the room, food, drinks and activities, makes it easy to understand why these hotels are popular among many conscious travelers of the budget. That is especially true for those who go to the main beach destinations, where such properties often dominate the landscape.

“All inclusive resorts are an attractive option for travelers seeking to control their budgets,” John Maddox, owner and expert in Troeways Troeways, an affiliate from Nest in Hernando, ms. “Travelers can leave their wallets in the safe and know how much it really costs something before leaving home. Of course, there are extras, but they seem to be much less frequent in all inclusive than cruises and other forms of accommodation, such as holiday rentals.”

Theresa Bailey, owner of Inspire More Travel, a Nest affiliate in Auburndale, FL, agrees on the aspects of the hotels that please the client in this category. “Choosing an all inclusive allows travelers to see small or no pocket expense once they have arrived,” he said. “Most vacation packages allow fees in quotas, which makes it even easier to budget in advance during all vacations.”

According to Bailey, the predictability of hotels with all inclusive hotels can make them competitive with national holidays. “Travelers are often pleasantly surprised to see that all -inclusive resort prices are not so out of line with their one -week summer vacation for a manageable beach destination,” he explained. “Often, they will save money because the rent only includes the rent of the house itself, while the all inclusive resorts cover all their meals.”

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Who is reserving all inclusive hotels?

Heather Nelson, vice president of relations with partners, Hotel AT Ensemble, says that the demography of typical guests with all inclusive has been enormously diversified. “It could be anyone, from pairs to multigenerational families, to families with children,” he said. The Ensemble Hotel Program itself confirms the growth of this market; The company has witnessed an increase of 42% year after year in the number of all -inclusive properties that binds to its program.

Bailey also reports an increase in multigenerational travel reserves. “Many families seek to replace gifts with experiences and spend quality time together,” he said. “Fully inclusive resorts focused on the family offer a variety of site activities that are excellent for all ages.”

All inclusive hotels are also ideal for fate weddings, family gatherings and luxury trips, thanks to decidaries decidedly high in many hotels. “With high -end accommodations, premium gastronomic options and services such as spas and private beaches, guests can enjoy a luxurious experience without having to plan each expense individually,” Bailey said.

Oyuki Brito, Junior Manager of Riu Hotels & Resorts, Romance USA & Canada, emphasized that all inclusive weddings are a solid market segment. “The increase in the value of a destination wedding, in Los Cabos, for example, could not be more attractive. Wedding couples are making unforgettable memories with packages such as the Riu Indulgence Weddings collection that includes a 6 -hour wedding event, plus a stay in the first anniversary of an unbeatable value.”

Educate customers

Despite the popularity of all -inclusive hotels, some travelers still have erroneous perceptions about the concept, which makes education key to increasing sales, according to Nelson. “Here is where the value of a good advisor enters,” he said. “There are probably clients who do not like all inclusions (and say): ‘No, thanks, I’m not standing in a buffet line.’ An advisor can train them and educate them about how the experience really looks.”

Bailey echoes this feeling. “A great erroneous concept that travelers have all inclusive resorts is that all are created the same,” he said. “There are so many different types of tourist centers, from adults only to relatives, focused on well -being, focused on the party. It is the role of the travel advisor to help your client find the best adjustment.”
Maddox also points out the persistent notion that all inclusive are party scenes or only romantic properties. “It is our work as advisors to learn what the resorts offer in terms of environment, even differences between the resorts within the same company,” he said.

According to Bailey, educate customers about the differences between the all -inclusive concept in Hotels vs. Cruises. “Travelers often do not understand how other holidays will make them spend more,” he said. “For example, most ocean cruises have a low purchase rate to climb to the ship and eat in certain places. Once you are on the cruise itself, there are additional costs for special restaurants, drink packages and certain activities. When you are looking for a cruise ship in all inclusive versus all -inclusive resort, you must make sure you compare apples with apples.”